US considering sending more advisers to Ukraine as Russia reportedly gains momentum

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The United States is considering sending some military advisers to the embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, as Russia is reportedly gaining momentum in the war.

The advisers would not serve in combat roles, but would advise the Ukrainian military, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said according to Politico.

“Throughout this conflict, the DOD has reviewed and adjusted our presence in-country, as security conditions have evolved,” Ryder said. “Currently, we are considering sending several additional advisers to augment the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at the Embassy.”

A source told the outlet that this contingent would be helping the Ukrainian military with weapons and maintenance.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently told lawmakers that “We’re already seeing things on the battlefield begin to shift a bit in Russia’s favor. We are seeing them make incremental gains. We’re seeing the Ukrainians be challenged in terms of holding the line.”

On Saturday, the House passed the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which includes $61 billion for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a post on the social media platform, X that he was thankful for the measure passing.